Domestic Abuse Program Shelter Advocate – Wausau, WI

Primary responsibilities

Duties:

Program Management

1. Collects and maintains relevant statistics, including client case notes as required.
2. Completes all required reports in a timely manner.
3. Assists Program Coordinator in preparing grant reports.
4. Attends all required agency meetings as scheduled.
5. Has scheduled shifts of shelter coverage.

Direct Service Provision

1. Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling services to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.
2. Provides advocacy for program clients throughout their stay in the shelter.
3. Assists clients with filling out paperwork and filing Restraining Orders and ensures meeting with other advocate to attend RO hearing.
4. Provides advocacy regarding legal, medical, financial, and other areas as needed by client.
5. Provides information and referrals and general program and issue information.
6. Provides assessment of individuals seeking shelter.
7. Performs intakes and exit interviews with shelter residents.
8. Consults with Program Coordinator and other staff regarding shelter resident concerns.
9. Act as primary person to answer support line.
10. Provides assistance with Crime Victim Compensation.